Raymond pace alexander biography of rory
Raymond pace alexander biography of rory
Raymond Pace Alexander (1897-1974) - Blackpast!
Raymond Pace Alexander
First African American appointed to the Pennsylvania Courts of Common Pleas
Raymond Pace Alexander | |
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Alexander in 1943 | |
In office January 7, 1952 – January 5, 1959 | |
Preceded by | Eugene J.
Sullivan |
Succeeded by | Thomas McIntosh |
In office January 5, 1959 – November 1974 | |
Preceded by | John Morgan Davis |
Born | Raymond Pace Alexander (1897-10-13)October 13, 1897 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | November 24, 1974(1974-11-24) (aged 77) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic (1937–1940, after 1947) |
Other political affiliations | Republican (before 1937, 1940–1947) |
Spouse | |
Children | 2 |
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Raymond Pace Alexander (October 13, 1897 – November 24, 1974) was an American civil rights leader, lawyer, politician, and the first African American judge appointed to the Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas.